Name the disease caused by the deficiency of iodine. Suggest a few food items to cure it.

The disease caused by the deficiency of iodine is called goiter. In this disease, the thyroid gland in the neck becomes enlarged.

To prevent or cure iodine deficiency, people should eat foods rich in iodine such as iodized salt, fish, seafood, milk, eggs, and seaweed. Using iodized salt in daily cooking is the easiest way to prevent goiter.